Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball
Switching from Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball? Find the closest Farrow & Ball paint to any Benjamin Moore color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Benjamin Moore color:
Popular Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball conversions
| Benjamin Moore | Closest Farrow & Ball | Match |
|---|---|---|
Revere Pewter HC-172 | Oxford Stone No. 264 | ΔE 1.83 · Practically the same |
Edgecomb Gray HC-173 | Turret White No. G2 | ΔE 1.20 · Practically the same |
White Dove OC-17 | Pointing No. 2003 | ΔE 1.63 · Practically the same |
Chantilly Lace OC-65 | Wimborne White No. 239 | ΔE 0.52 · Looks identical |
Hale Navy HC-154 | Imperial Purple No. W40 | ΔE 6.02 · Different color |
Simply White OC-117 | Pointing No. 2003 | ΔE 0.21 · Looks identical |
Classic Gray OC-23 | Stirabout No. 300 | ΔE 2.56 · Very close |
Pale Oak OC-20 | Stirabout No. 300 | ΔE 2.34 · Very close |
Chelsea Gray HC-168 | Broccoli Brown No. 198 | ΔE 5.30 · Different color |
Kendall Charcoal HC-166 | Beetle Black No. G16 | ΔE 4.75 · A little different |
Wrought Iron 2124-10 | Black Blue No. 95 | ΔE 4.78 · A little different |
Decorator's White OC-149 | Pointing No. 2003 | ΔE 1.21 · Practically the same |
Palladian Blue HC-144 | Middle Ground No. 209 | ΔE 3.30 · Very close |
October Mist 1495 | Light Gray No. 17 | ΔE 5.31 · Different color |
Stonington Gray HC-170 | Light Blue No. 22 | ΔE 3.32 · Very close |
Coventry Gray HC-169 | Vitty Green No. G3 | ΔE 2.32 · Very close |
Manchester Tan HC-81 | Light Stone No. 9 | ΔE 1.90 · Practically the same |
Iron Mountain 2134-30 | Reduced Green No. 313 | ΔE 3.41 · Very close |
Wedgewood Gray HC-146 | Lulworth Blue No. 89 | ΔE 5.09 · Different color |
Quiet Moments 1563 | Mizzle No. 266 | ΔE 5.13 · Different color |
Cinder 1815 | Beetle Black No. G16 | ΔE 2.58 · Very close |
Wickham Gray HC-171 | Shadow Gray No. 9904 | ΔE 2.10 · Very close |
Boothbay Gray HC-165 | Kittiwake No. 307 | ΔE 3.70 · A little different |
Beach Glass 1564 | Powder Blue No. 23 | ΔE 2.22 · Very close |
Dove Wing OC-18 | Au Lait No. CB9 | ΔE 0.43 · Looks identical |
Cloud White OC-130 | White Tie No. 2002 | ΔE 0.51 · Looks identical |
Linen White OC-146 | Dimity No. 2008 | ΔE 1.97 · Practically the same |
Black 2132-10 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 10.26 · Different color |
Hunter Green 2041-10 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 11.91 · Different color |
Salamander 2050-10 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 10.27 · Different color |
Will the Farrow & Ball version look the same?
If the ΔE is under 2, almost certainly — most people can't tell two colors with ΔE under 2 apart, even side by side. 2–3.5 is close; above 5 starts to read as a different color. These matches use published hex values, which are approximations of the real paint, so always brush a sample on the wall before you commit.
How To Convert a Benjamin Moore Color to Farrow & Ball
Converting a Benjamin Moore paint color to Farrow & Ball takes two steps. First, find the Benjamin Moore color you want to switch — type its name or code into the search box above, or click the swatch to pick the color by hand. The tool compares it against the full Farrow & Ball deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Farrow & Ball equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Farrow & Ball match to Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter is Oxford Stone (No. 264) — a ΔE 1.83 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Farrow & Ball name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Farrow & Ball colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Farrow & Ball is sold.
Why Convert Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball?
Most people convert Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Farrow & Ball but not Benjamin Moore, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Benjamin Moore color was discontinued, because Farrow & Ball runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Farrow & Ball and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Farrow & Ball color that looks like the Benjamin Moore original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Farrow & Ball paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Farrow & Ball Equivalent
Take the Farrow & Ball color name and code to the paint counter and ask for it in the finish you need — matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. Finish changes how a color reads, so if you are matching an existing Benjamin Moore wall, try to use the same sheen.
Buy a sample pot of the Farrow & Ball match first and brush it on the wall next to the Benjamin Moore original if you still have it. Let it dry fully and look at it in daylight and under your lamps at night before you commit to a full gallon.
Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball conversion — FAQ
Is there a Farrow & Ball equivalent for every Benjamin Moore color?+
For almost every color, yes. Farrow & Ball carries a deep deck, so most Benjamin Moore colors land a close Farrow & Ball match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Benjamin Moore colors may only reach a ΔE 3–5 match; in that case, ask the Farrow & Ball counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Farrow & Ball color to Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter?+
The closest Farrow & Ball match to Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) is Oxford Stone (No. 264), a ΔE 1.83 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Benjamin Moore color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Farrow & Ball paint match my existing Benjamin Moore walls?+
If the ΔE is under 2 it will be very close, but an existing wall may have faded or yellowed over the years. Always brush a Farrow & Ball sample next to the old Benjamin Moore paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Farrow & Ball colors back to Benjamin Moore?+
Yes — use the Farrow & Ball → Benjamin Moore converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Benjamin Moore color to any Farrow & Ball shade.
Does Benjamin Moore or Farrow & Ball paint cost less?+
Prices change by region, store, and sale, and the two brands sit in different product lines, so check current pricing at your local store. Many people convert Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball specifically because the Farrow & Ball version of a color comes out cheaper, but it is worth comparing the exact products side by side.
How accurate is this Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball conversion?+
The matches use ΔE2000, the same perceptual color-difference formula paint chemists use to check that two batches came out the same. It is accurate for choosing between real paint formulas, but the hex values are screen approximations — so a sample on the wall is always the final check.